Tag: therapy

  • Breath – The Pause for Connection

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    Mark DeYoung
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    In marriage therapy work, one of the listening and connection skills we practice is sharing our feelings/experiences and validating our partner’s experiences. This is a fundamental building block of relationships, and it can lead to significant communication complications when it breaks down. Let me give you some examples of how it can break down.  Husband…

  • Marriage Therapy Outcomes

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    Mark DeYoung
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    Dr. DeYoung did an analysis of all his work with couples for the past 10 years. It includes work with over 250 couples and just under 4000 hours of therapy with couples in that time.  Couples who commit to therapy beyond three meetings with Dr. DeYoung have an 88% success rate for therapy. On average…

  • Therapy in Bare Feet

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    Mark DeYoung
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    We have developed a significant comfort level with telehealth options for our medical and mental health care. My private practice has shifted from providing in-home therapy to meeting with clients solely via encrypted and secure video. Following the pandemic, I found this method highly effective, convenient, safe, and practical for couples and families.  Doing so…

  • Teen Mental Health Crisis

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    Mark DeYoung
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    May is mental health awareness month. And to contribute to our collective awareness of mental health, I want to discuss a current crisis. I honestly don’t use those words flippantly. The mental health of our preadolescent and teenage students in our country is in severe decline. I want to share with you some statistics that…

  • Blossoming New Life Into Your Marriage

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    Mark DeYoung
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    April is spring and more importantly it is the season of Easter. This is the time we celebrate new life and the new life given through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We see grass, plants, and trees blossoming as they waken from their sleep. And as part of this season of resurrection, I want to…

  • Therapy vs. Coaching

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    Mark DeYoung
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    ​Professional Life Coaching is considered one of the fastest growing industries in North America. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF) there are more than 26,000 professional coaches in North America. Revenue in the coaching industry during 2022 was approximately 1.5 billion dollars and is expected to grow to be 2.1 billion in 2030. According…